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Monday, May 20, 2024

In-depth business analysis session led by a serious businesswoman, demonstrating graph insights to her attentive colleagues, fostering a collaborative work environment

Expertly presenting a new financial project, a young man in a white shirt stands confidently before a blackboard featuring symbols of euro and dollar, signaling innovation and proficiency in finance

Financial management, wealth, savings, and investment strategies. Suitable for illustrating economic concepts and financial planning

Focused businesswoman shares graph insights with colleagues, fostering collaborative analysis and decision-making in the workplace

Confidently delivering a financial project, a young man in a white shirt stands before a blackboard adorned with symbols of euro and dollar, symbolizing expertise and innovation in finance

Economy & Politics

The knowledge economy: opportunities and challenges

Navigating the shift towards a knowledge-based society for economic and social progress

Bernard Mandeville (1670–1733) was a Dutch-born philosopher, economist, satirist, writer, and physician

Mandeville's economics: social hierarchy insights

Exploring Mandeville's views on consumption, social mobility, and state intervention in eighteenth-century economics

Colorful dragon statue representing Chinese spirituality, Lunar new year decorations, and the lively dragon dance tradition during the year of the dragon

Celebrating the year of the dragon in lunar new year

Exploring symbolism, tradition, and community spirit in the vibrant celebrations of the lunar new year

FC Barcelona's 2011 Team of the Year celebrates with Pep Guardiola lifted in the air

Decoding Pep Guardiola: successes and criticisms

Examining the coaching philosophy, strategic choices, and footballing legacy of Josep Guardiola

On the Street

We must be careful with our money if we travel to other countries

Useful Tips on Exchanging Currency

Several things travelers should be aware of

Cesáreo Moreno, chief curator and director of visual arts

Día de Muertos, memories & offerings

Questions to the curator

Black rose

An endlessness breath

A woman in tears and going through a depression

A silent killer

The boutique of Damiani in Via Montenapoleone during the Milan Fashion Week

Antonio Riva x Damiani Haute Couture

The two ateliers celebrated together the Milan Fashion Week

Lesya Bilenko, Cabbage

The apothecary of the poor

Cabbage head praises Cinderella of vegetables

Architecture & Design

Bluff No. 18 Ban-Kan, a Western-style house first owned by Australian businessman Vivian Gordon Bowden between 1921 to 1924, one of the beautiful sites of the Yamate Italian Garden in Yokohama, Japan © Alma Reyes

Yamate Italian Garden: a Western oasis in Yokohama

Discover a slice of Italy amidst Japanese beauty, history, and Western charm

Martha Stewart's kitchen

Martha Stewart-inspired design

Elements from Martha Stewart’s dessert kitchen

Art

Roy Dokiner meets Pope Francis in the Vatican during a small private audience about Jewish/Christian relations

Discussing Caravaggio with Roy Doliner

Exploring Caravaggio's artistic secrets

Illustration by Paola Bilancieri

René Moncada: the provocateur artist defying the art world

Exploring the artist's unconventional artistic journey and defiant acts of creative expression

Culture

Boaventura de Sousa Santos, photography by Milton Martínez, Secretariat of Culture of Mexico City, Mexico, 2019

Exploring epistemologies of the south: a pioneering journey

Tracing the legacy of Boaventura de Sousa Santos in global discourse and activism

A group of people holding shoulders sitting on wall

Outside the community

How we left the community in search of belonging

Economy & Politics

Thukla Memorial Everest Base Camp Trek

Mt. Everest's growing garbage problem

How the world's tallest mountain has become a dump site

From deepfakes to bots, the spectrum of AI-driven disinformation is broad and extensive

Unveiling AI's role in global election deception

Implications and defence strategies of tricking voters worldwide with AI-driven disinformation

Entertainment

Silhouette of a man playing saxophone during sunset

Afrocentric influence on global music trends

Harmony across horizons

Enjoying quality time, friends gather to watch a TV series, indulging in popcorn snacks for a delightful viewing experience

Must-watch TV shows of 2024

From crime dramas to historical epics: unveiling the must-watch TV offerings of the year

Fashion

Pamela Rooke, known as Jordan, and Simon Barker, called Six, model Westwood's 'God Save The Queen' tees

Impact of Vivienne Westwood's sex boutique on punk fashion

Rebellion, reinvention and the legacy of punk fashion

The destructive toll that clothing production has on the environment reveals the catastrophic underbelly of the fashion industry, the dark sides of both beauty and social trends are well and truly evident

Fashion's environmental toll: urgent calls for change

Unveiling the hidden costs of fast fashion and secondhand clothing trade

Feature

A Syrian refugee carrying child, Istanbul, Turkey

Globe trotter Italian travels: three poems

Exploring tales of endurance and courage across different times and places

A writer sat at his desk working

Half genius and half arrogant

Food & Wine

Marathi food

Where to sample the best Marathi cuisine across Maharashtra

Unique flavours sourced from local ingredients make Maharashtrian cuisine a feast

Discover the visionary winemaking journey of Hoss Hauksson, the pioneering Icelandic vintner behind Switzerland's thriving vineyards

Hoss Hauksson: crafting wine with nature's symphony

An interview with the visionary Icelandic winemaker

Science & Technology

The epitome of futuristic business environments with our ultra-modern ambiance, tailored to meet your contemporary needs

Humanism, dehumanization, and transhumanism

Navigating the ethical implications of humanity's technological evolution

A gloved hand holding a robotic hand

How robotics is transforming industries, medicine, and your daily life

Sport

Soccer player kicking ball in foggy weather, football

Guardiola's return to the WM system in modern football

Exploring the rebirth of a classic football tactic and its implications in the modern game

A race track ready for competition

Eliud Kipchoge, the heart of a champion

A tale of breaking limits with discipline and humility

Travel

Agartala, Tripura, India

Interviewing Ex-BSF armed forces personnel, M. Bhattacharjee

Resurrecting Tripura’s tourism industry

Buildings in Hastings, England

Unravelling Hastings

A seaside symphony of solidarity and heritage

Wellness

Experience the education as a child participates in online lessons, demonstrating the seamless integration of technology in learning

Success beyond location: achieving greatness anywhere

Unlocking your potential: how small places can lead to big accomplishments

A crochet Parisian mouse

Trying new hobbies

An act of trust in its opening form

Explore the Calendar

Worldwide Honolulu Paris Chicago Stockholm Los Angeles Ljubljana Vienna Sidney Cambridge Bern Krakow Oshkosh New York Dresden Bloomington Kobarid Philadelphia Nuremberg Madrid Salzburg Edinburgh Prague

Anastasia Komar, Xylem (detail), 2023. Acrylic and glass polymer on board, 28 x 22 x 4½ in (71.1 x 55.9 x 11.4 cm). Courtesy of Shulamit Nazarian LA

Anastasia Komar. von Neumann’s dream

6 Jun — 10 Feb 2024 at the Shulamit Nazarian in Los Angeles, United States

Amar Kanwar, The Peacock's Graveyard, 2023. (Video still) Digital video installation, 7 screens, dimensions variable, 28 mins, 16 sec. Courtesy of the artist and Marian Goodman Gallery

Amar Kanwar. The peacock’s graveyard

12 Jun — 20 Feb 2024 at the Marian Goodman Gallery in New York, United States

Tony Cokes, installation view, Dia Bridgehampton, New York, 2023. © Tony Cokes. Photo: Don Stahl. Courtesy of Dia:Bridgehampton

23 Jun — 27 May 2024 at Dia:Bridgehampton in New York, United States

Paul Emile Berthon (1872-1909), Two girls at the printing press (Salon des Arts Liberaux), 1900, colour lithograph on paper. Courtesy of Royal Albert Memorial Museum

Pressing images

30 Jun — 30 Aug 2024 at the Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter, United Kingdom

Maysey Craddock, Cloud Azalea , 2023. Gouache, flashe and thread on found paper, 48 x 62 in. (52 x 66 in. framed). Photography Credit: Phil Maisel. Courtesy of Sarah Sheperd Gallery

Maysey Craddock. A land apart, a world within

2 Nov — 6 Jan 2024 at the Sarah Shepard Gallery in Larkspur, United States

Installation view, Retinal Hysteria, Curated by Robert Storr, 2023. Courtesy of Venus Over Manhattan

Retinal Hysteria

16 Nov — 13 Jan 2024 at Venus Over Manhattan in New York, United States

Installation View, Sintesi , Bonacina. Courtesy of Piero Atchugarry Gallery

3 Dec — 31 Jan 2024 at Piero Atchugarry in Miami, United States

Installation view, Piero Atchugarry gallery: 10 years, 2023. Courtesy of Piero Atchugarry Gallery

Piero Atchugarry gallery: 10 years

3 Dec — 31 Jan 2024 at Piero Atchugarry in Miami, United States

Installation View, Caroline Jackson, In Between, 2023. Courtesy of Micki Meng, BayView

Caroline Jackson. In between

14 Dec — 26 Jan 2024 at Micki Meng in San Francisco, United States

Michael Kenna,
Empire State Building, Study 1, New York, NY, 1978.
Toned Silver Print,
9.375 x 6.25 inches, edition of 45. Courtesy of the artist and Robert Mann Gallery

Michael Kenna. Celebrating fifty years

14 Dec — 2 Feb 2024 at the Robert Mann Gallery in New York, United States

Installation view, Yuri Yuan, A Thousand Ships. Image courtesy of the artist and Make Room, Los Angeles. Photo: Nice Day Photo, Daniel Greer

Yuri Yuan. A thousand ships

16 Dec — 2 Feb 2024 at Make Room Gallery in Los Angeles, United States

Installation View, Kids Without the Internet, 2023. Courtesy of Massey Klein Gallery

Kids without the internet

16 Dec — 3 Feb 2024 at Massey Klein Gallery in New York, United States

Aesthetics of Change. Courtesy of MAK

Aesthetics of Change

15 Dec 2107 — 15 Apr 2018 at the MAK in Vienna, Austria

Suzan Woodruff,
Cracks in the Ice (detail), 2023,
acrylic on cast acrylic,
30x47 in. Courtesy of the artist and Billis Williams Gallery

Suzan Woodruff. From the edge

11 May — 8 Jun 2024 at Billis Williams Gallery in Los Angeles, United States

Michael Gregorjev Murn, Matthew The Apostle, 2023, Acrylic and colour tape on canvas, 80 cm x 80 cm. Courtesy of the artist and Miart Gallery

Michael Gregorjev Murn. Echoes

10 May — 6 Jun 2024 at Miart Gallery in London, United Kingdom

Priscilla Robinson, Day and Night (detail), abaca hmp and Awagami Kumogarashi, 14 x 28 inches. Courtesy of the artist and Wally Workman Gallery

Priscilla Robinson. Wondrous world

4 — 26 May 2024 at the Wally Workman Gallery in Austin, United States

Liu Yujia,
Mushrooms, 2023 (still),
Single channel 4K film Color, stereo sound 13' 14"
© Liu Yujia.
Courtesy the artist

27 Apr — 29 Jun 2024 at Sprüth Magers in Berlin, Germany

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